Need info on ProZinc and BCP PZI

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

As many of you already know, I am adopting a new diabetic cat and looking at various insulins to switch him to. He currently is on Vetsulin.

Years ago I had a cat on BCP PZI so I am somewhat familiar with it.

What is the average price for ProZinc or BCP PZI. I tried calling BCP, but they will not give out a price until they have a prescription on file.

Since these insulins come in a vial, how long do they usually last before you start to notice they are not as effective in controlling BG levels. I will be hometesting.

I have also used Lantus in the past on a couple of my diabetics. I have had 4, two were adopted knowing they were diabetic. It has been a few years since I lost my last one and it is time to bring another into my life.

In addition to the ProZinc and PZI, I am also looking at the various types of insulin glargine. I am getting Bandit on 6/27 and he already has his appointment scheduled with my vet for the next day. I am trying to get as much information on the different insulins before this visit so I know what to ask my vet for.

Thank you for any info and recommendations you give.

 

[FrostD]

We've had a lot of people use ProZinc very successfully, a number of OTJs. But I believe Lantus/glargine still has a better track record for that.

Mr Kitty just didn't feel right on ProZinc, wasn't himself so I stopped using it. I ordered it from Chewy, $109/vial. Ordering Lantus from Marks Marine isn't that much more expensive, and I do like the depot insulins better.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Last time I checked the BCP PZI was less expensive than ProZinc on a per unit basis. YOu can get the BCP in either U40 or U100 concentration.
I would try the glargine Semglee, cost is about same as Lantus from Canada.
https://www.goodrx.com/semglee